AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Leadership Race: Guyana has officially nominated Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General, joining a field of six candidates after Antonio Guterres’ term ends in December; Ecuador’s Maria Fernanda Espinosa also says the UN must be “shrunk responsibly” while regaining credibility. Energy & Power Reliability: GPL will add a 2.2MW Cummins generating set to boost Bartica’s capacity by end of July, alongside a 1.5MW solar farm to strengthen the grid. Oil Prices & Trade Links: With the Strait of Hormuz reopening talks underway, WTI and Brent slid sharply; analysts also point to Guyana’s rising output as a factor behind lower crude forecasts. Mining & Safety: Two miners were recovered after a Mahdia pit cave-in, while Venezuela has launched a major operation against illegal mining near the Guyana border. Agriculture & Food Security: CARICOM’s regional food hub project is about 50% complete in Guyana, and nominations are open for the CARICOM Farmer of the Year awards. Housing & Enforcement: Guyana’s Housing Ministry is working with INTERPOL and the FBI to locate contractor Omar Malik over incomplete Young Professional Homes. Finance & Risk: The CDB flags Guyana’s strong 2025 growth but warns of fiscal pressures and structural risks as spending deficits widen.
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